TRW parts in an M-1? TRW made M-14's not M-1's. As far as the trigger group goes, some parts are interchangeable, the hammer being one. Springfield has been using Italian military surplus M-1 receivers(Breda or Berreta) until they get their cast receivers in production. The parts will be a mix of U.S.G.I., Italian G.I., Danish G.I. and commercial Springfield Inc. contract parts. I'd go with the CMP since they are all U.S.G.I. and a hell of a lot cheaper than the Springfield Inc.

I wish I had paid better attention to what parts of the trigger group had the TRW on it. Most of the parts looked GI. But I am no expert. It was a really nice looking weapon. The thing that attracted me to it was new barrel, parts, stock, etc. vs CMP... I have heard some stories of spending $500 then having mismatched wood, re-barrels, barrels being close on the gauges... but it is a REAL M1!

But even more, I have had no idea, other than the CAI crap, that anyone was even building them.

A local dealer has one built on a Breda receiver with a Springfield Inc. barrel. The wood looks new but the rest of the metal is in slightly used condition (meaning; good enough to use as is, not bad enough to refinish).

It is overall a good looking rifle. But not worth $799 to me. The CMP rifles start at $400 for the Danish rifles and $500 for the USGI rifles. A better deal in my opinion.

Tom (Selleck): Let's just say that I disagree with you but I think you're being stupid.

Considering that they have experience building them....with the guaranteee....new parts...etc....I bet they sell them....thier opening limit may be to see how they go over.....All things considered.....800-900 for new...is probably worth it.......I don`t know if EVERYBODY gets a good deal from cmp....one guy told me he got garbage?????.....

I anyone wants to pay $900.00 for an M-1 then I'll tell you what and this is no B.S. I have a restored to like new U.S.G.I. Springfield Armory M-1 ser #3225XXX (CMP receiver, have certificate)) with a 2-67 U.S.G.I. Springfield Armory barrel(TE is 2) on a BOYDS stock (same as SA inc. is using). I'll sell it. Email me if interested.

I think the question is, what are you going to DO with the Garand. If you want a collectors item, or one that's authentic, go with the CMP. If you want an inexpensive shooter, do the CMP Danish. If you want a nice shooter in good condition, get the new Springfeild if you can.

I'm gonna go through the CMP and get either the USGI service grade or a Danish, because the first one I get will be a shooter. When I want to get a nice, historic, collectors item, I'll do the CMP again. If I can ever afford a new one, with the intention of shooting it, I will get a Springfield.

Well, I couldn't resist the urge for a new M1! After reading and looking.... to get an M1 this nice I would have to either get something rebuilt by someone I don't know, Fulton (over !K), Orion (1K +), Miltech (same story), or a collector piece that would be a shame to shoot.

I originally wanted a .308 but SA has announced these will not be produced until April at the earliest so I am taking a .30-06. Should be here by the end of this month. I do not want another CMP Garand and I want to retire my NM M-1 which has been in continuous service since 1941. These rifles are being advertised as being constructed of unused parts. If I see anything that indicates otherwise when I go to pick it up I will simply refuse to accept it and be given a refund.

Just got back from www.ammoman.comGood price on the Talon M2 ball.FreeAmerican-Give us a shooting report soon if you can! Even if mine arrives as promised it might take me anorher month to get to my gun club with it.

You know, you could get just a receiver from the CMP and have someplace like Orion 7 or Fulton Armory assemble and parkerize a rifle to YOUR specifications for about the same money (or less) than what Springfield wants for their Heinz 57 pseudo-Garands. However, everyone will spend their money as they desire.

Okay! Okay!FreeAmerican promises to take his back and I promise to call my dealer tomorrow and ask for a refund on my deposit.Everybody can relax now! And if it turns out I can't get a refund I promise not to really like the rifle a whole lot and let it become one of my favorites.

No4MK1-You are absolutely right. And you are also obviously a fan of my absolute favorite service rifle!Why, or how, people are getting the idea that these M-1's are being made with forged receivers is beyond me. As far as I know, SA has never claimed any such thing. At least not in writing that I can find.

The receiver on this M1 is cast. But just like the receiver on my NM M1a, you really can't tell. I've run thousands of rounds through my M1a with no problems, so I bet I will not have any problems with this one. And if I have a problem with this weapon at all, I do have a lifetime warrantee.

Other than the receiver, everything (except the stock) is New USGI.

I put this M1 to the test today, I put it right next to a friend's 43 SA from CMP. Other than the finish, this M1 is a true rendition. And that is what started all of this, I did not want to buy a piece of junk.

By some of your guy's standards, we should not buy SA 1911's, colt 1991's, kimbers, M1a, or Colt sporters.... ease up guys!

I just gor one myself. Went cruising the gun shops in Phoenix, and came upon a BRAND NEW GARAND for $800. In my opinion a bargain, compared to at least $500 for a CMP Garand that you never know what condition you may get.

To MARVL and anyone else that thinks Garands were not made in .308 by Uncle Sam. A friend of mine has one he bought in the early 60's. It's a rack grade in .308. He bought with it a can of LC62 ammo in the Garand clips and bandoleers.It's ball ammo, not match.

The fact that it can and was converted to use .308 is immaterial. If someone asks "what caliber is the M1 Garand?" how do you answer? I answer .30-06 and let it go at that. I could also point out that it could be converted to fire maybe a dozen different calibers, but I don't bother.

I know, I know, I'm being anal.

"The world is never hostile... it just plain doesn't give a damn." -- Martin Caidin

Originally Posted By marvl:The fact that it can and was converted to use .308 is immaterial. If someone asks "what caliber is the M1 Garand?" how do you answer? I answer .30-06 and let it go at that. I could also point out that it could be converted to fire maybe a dozen different calibers, but I don't bother.